thanks for your replies, I will keep that in mind next time. I in no way meant to hurt her when I tapped her on her nose and the scissors, because I didnt no what else to do, I felt were my last option. I thought the prey would have caused her to be unable to breathe and I only meant to help her out. The lump seems to have gone down now and she is acting fine so I'm going to assume She's okay. going to keep an eye on her for now